PreNatal Yoga Teacher Training Program

ZenSpot's PreNatal Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed for those interested in teaching yoga to expecting mothers in a safe and supportive way as well as for those that are interested for self growth and general interest. You do not have to be a yoga teacher or aspiring yoga teacher to participate. The topics for the training include:

1. Understanding the role of the yoga teacher in relationship to the expecting mother and her healthcare team as well as having the ability to understand physical, mental-emotional and spiritual considerations during pregnancy and how to differentiate between high-risk and non-high-risk pregnancy.

2. Yoga instruction that is specialized to the needs of expecting women, including practice and teaching skills for each stage of pregnancy including alignment, safety, relaxation and stress management techniques.

3. Teaching methodology that is specific to expecting mothers-to-be including class design.

4. Human anatomy and physiology (both physical and subtle body) related specifically to considerations during pregnancy. Including an overview of what is normal anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, organ function during pregnancy, overview of potential complications and body mechanics.

5. Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Prenatal Yoga Teachers.

6. Teaching Practicum where trainees will have an opportunity to observe and apply their skills in a classroom environment.

This program is for current yoga teachers or for those interested that have a yoga practice for at least 2 years and would like to have more skills and inforation about how to work with the prenatal population.